Sony LBT-XB8AV Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 3-859-539-13(1) Compact Hi-Fi Stereo System Operating Instructions LBT-XB8AV ©1997 by Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. IMPORTANT If the plug supplied is not suitable for the socket...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system ... 4 Step 2: Setting up the speakers ... 6 Step 3: Setting the time ... 9 Step 4: Presetting radio stations ... 10 Connecting optional AV components ... 12 Basic Operations Playing a CD ... -
Page 4: Getting Started Step 1: Hooking Up The System
Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Follow steps 1 through 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. AM loop aerial FM aerial Centre speaker Right front speaker Left front speaker Right rear speaker Left rear speaker... - Page 5 Connect the speakers. 1 Connect the speaker cords to FRONT SPEAKER jacks of the same colour. Red* (‘) Black* (’) * The colour of your speaker cords might be different. See the speakers' manual for details. 2 Connecting the centre speaker Connect the speaker cords to the SURROUND SPEAKER CENTER jacks.
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Page 6: Step 2: Setting Up The Speakers
Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued) Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote Tips • With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones. - Page 7 Positioning the centre and rear speakers Before you connect them, determine the best location for your speakers. Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position. Centre speaker Front speaker Rear speaker Place the centre speaker so it is placed at about the same height as the front speakers (A).
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Page 8: Adjusting The Speaker Volume
Step 2: Setting up the speakers (continued) Adjusting the speaker volume To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, adjust the volume of each speaker using the test tone that the system provides. POWER VOLUME Note The test tone feature works only for Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound. -
Page 9: Step 3: Setting The Time
Step 3: Setting the time You must set the time before using the timer functions. Press t/CLOCK SET. The hour indication flashes. Press TUNING +/– to set the hour. The clock uses the 24-hour system. Press ENTER/NEXT. The minutes indication flashes. Press TUNING +/–... -
Page 10: Step 4: Presetting Radio Stations
Step 4: Presetting radio stations You can preset the following number of stations: – 3 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, and 10 for LW – 4 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, 10 for LW, and 5 for UKV POWER 3,5 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly... - Page 11 Repeat steps 1 through 6 to store other stations. To tune in a station with a weak signal Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “MANUAL” appears in step 2, then press TUNING +/– to tune in the station. Note The preset stations are cancelled when you disconnect the mains lead or a power failure occurs for half a day.
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Page 12: Connecting Optional Av Components
Connecting optional AV components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the instructions included with each component for details. Connecting a TV/VCR You can connect a TV and VCR to enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround encoded videos and TV programmes. -
Page 13: Connecting Outdoor Aerials
Connecting outdoor aerials Connect an outdoor aerial to improve the reception. FM aerial Connect an optional FM outdoor aerial using a 75-ohm coaxial cable and IEC standard socket connector. You can also use the TV aerial instead. IEC standard socket (not supplied) A X I Ground wire (not supplied) -
Page 14: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a CD — Normal Play You can play up to five CDs in a row. POWER 1/ALL DISCS With the label side up. VOLUME · When you play a CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray. - Page 15 Do this Stop playback Press p. Pause Press P. Press again to resume playback. Select a track During playback or pause, turn the jog dial clockwise (to go forward) or anticlockwise (to go backward) and release it when you reach the desired track.
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Page 16: Recording A Cd
Recording a CD — CD Synchro Recording This function lets you record from a CD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO ) tapes. The recording level is adjusted automatically. POWER DOLBY NR Press 6 EJECT and insert a blank tape into deck B. -
Page 17: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the radio — Preset Tuning Before using this function, preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory (see “Step 4: Presetting radio stations”). STEREO/MONO POWER VOLUME TUNER/BAND TUNING +/– VOLUME +/– Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display. -
Page 18: Recording From The Radio
Recording from the radio You can record a radio programme on a tape by tuning in a preset station. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO recording level is automatically adjusted. POWER DOLBY NR ª ) tapes. The To stop recording Press p on deck B. -
Page 19: Playing A Tape
Tips • If you want to record on the reverse side, press ª so the indicator on the ª button (for the reverse side) lights up green. • When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side. If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side. - Page 20 Playing a Tape (continued) Press 6 EJECT and insert a recorded tape in deck A or B. With the side you want to play facing forward ª ª Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select A to play one side, ß* to play both sides, or RELAY (Relay Play)** to play both decks in succession.
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Page 21: Recording From A Tape
Recording from a tape — High-speed Dubbing You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO ) tapes. The recording level is automatically adjusted. POWER Press 6 EJECT and insert a recorded tape in deck A and a blank tape in deck B. -
Page 22: The Cd Player Using The Cd Display
The CD Player Using the CD display You can check the remaining time of the current track or the whole CD. DISPLAY/DEMO Press DISPLAY/DEMO during playback. Each time you press this button in Normal Play, the display changes as follows: n Elapsed time on the current track Remaining time on the current track Remaining time on the current CD (1 DISC... -
Page 23: Playing Cd Tracks In Random Order
Playing CD tracks in random order — Shuffle Play You can play all the tracks on one CD or all the CDs in random order. DIRECT PLAY Jog dial Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE”... -
Page 24: Programming Cd Tracks
Programming CD tracks –– Programme Play You can create a programme of up to 32 tracks from all the CDs in the order you want them to be played. CHECK CLEAR Place CDs and close the front cover. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”... -
Page 25: Playing Cds Without Interruption
Press Check the programme CHECK on the remote repeatedly. After the last track, “CHECK END” appears. Clear the last selected CLEAR on the remote track in stop mode. Clear a specific track CHECK on the remote repeatedly until the number of the track to be cleared lights up, then press CLEAR. -
Page 26: The Tape Deck Recording On A Tape Manually
The Tape Deck Recording on a tape manually You can record from CDs, tapes, or the radio as you like. For example, you can record just the songs you want or begin recording from the middle of the tape. The recording level is adjusted automatically. -
Page 27: Recording Cds By Specifying The Track Order
Recording CDs by specifying the track order — Programme Edit You can record tracks from all the CDs in the order you want. When programming, make sure the playing times for each side do not exceed the length of one side of the tape. 12 2 1113 EDIT CHECK... - Page 28 Recording CDs by specifying the track order (continued) Repeat steps 5 through 7 to programme the tracks to be recorded on side B. Skip step 5 to select tracks from the same disc. Press CD SYNC. Deck B stands by for recording, the CD player stands by for playback, and the indicator on the ·...
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Page 29: Dj Mix
DJ Mix Looping part of a CD — Loop With the loop function, you can repeat part of a CD during playback. This lets you create original recordings. LOOP Press and hold LOOP during playback at the point you want to start the Loop function, and release to resume normal playback. -
Page 30: Waving The Equalizer
Waving the equalizer — Wave With the Wave function, you can fluctuate the graphic equalizer automatically while listening to a source. This effect can be used with any source, but it cannot be recorded. WAVE Press and hold WAVE while listening to a source at the point you want to start the Wave function, and release to resume normal playback. -
Page 31: Sound Adjustment Adjusting The Sound
Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can reinforce the bass, create a more powerful sound, and listen with headphones. SUPER WOOFER GROOVE PHONES SUPER W MODE To reinforce the bass from the super woofer (SUPER WOOFER) Press SUPER WOOFER. Each time you press this button, the super woofer level display changes as follows: SUPER WOOFER FLAT n LOW n HIGH To select the super woofer mode... -
Page 32: Selecting The Audio Emphasis
Selecting the audio emphasis The audio emphasis menu lets you select the sound characteristics according to the music you are listening to. The personal file function (see “Making a personal audio emphasis file (Personal File)”) lets you store your own effects. SPECTRUM ANALYZER Press GEQ V/v (or MUSIC MENU... -
Page 33: Adjusting The Audio Emphasis
Adjusting the audio emphasis You can adjust the audio emphasis using the graphic equalizer and surround effect. 2 3,4 Adjusting the graphic equalizer You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency ranges. Before operation, first select the basic audio emphasis you want for your sound. -
Page 34: Activating The Surround Effect
Adjusting the Audio Emphasis (continued) Activating the Surround effect The Surround Menu lets you select the sound characteristics according to the sound you are listening to. Press DSP (or DSP MODE on the remote) until the desired DSP mode appears in the display. Each time you press this button, the menu changes as follows: DSP OFF: Deactivates the DSP mode... -
Page 35: Making A Personal Audio Emphasis File
Making a personal audio emphasis file — Personal File You can create personal files of audio patterns (surround effect and graphic equalizer) and store them in the unit's memory. Later call up an audio pattern to play a favourite tape, CD, or radio programme. -
Page 36: Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound
Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound You can enjoy the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound of Dolby Surround-encoded (q) videos and TV programmes. Complete the setup and speaker adjustments first (see “Step 2: Setting up the speakers”). Press PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC ON/OFF on the remote) so the indicator on the PRO LOGIC button lights up. -
Page 37: Other Features
Other Features Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (For Western European model only) What is the Radio Data System? The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular programme signal. - Page 38 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) To stop the search while it is in progress Press PTY. List of programme types (PTY) AFFAIRS Topical programmes that expand on current news topics. ALARM Emergency broadcasts. CULTURE Programmes about national or regional culture.
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Page 39: Singing Along: Karaoke
Singing along: Karaoke You can sing along with any stereo CD or tape by turning down the singer’s voice. You need to connect an optional microphone. 1,5 3 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone level. Connect an optional microphone to the MIC jack. -
Page 40: To Stop Recording
Singing along: Karaoke (continued) Mixing and recording sounds Prepare the microphone and the karaoke effect. Then, insert a blank tape in deck B. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the source you desire and set it to pause mode. Press r REC. Press P. -
Page 41: Falling Asleep To Music
Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the remaining time in 10 minute increments. SLEEP Press SLEEP. Each time you press this button, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes as follows:... -
Page 42: Waking Up To Music
Waking up to music — Wake-up Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time every day. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Step 3: Setting the time”). DAILY 1/DAILY 2 Prepare the music source you want to play. -
Page 43: Timer-Recording Radio Programmes
To check the setting 1 Press the timer button you have set, DAILY 1 or DAILY 2. 2 “TIMER OFF” appears in the display. 3 Press DAILY 1 or DAILY 2 again. To cancel the timer operation 1 Press the timer button you have set, DAILY 1 or DAILY 2. - Page 44 Timer-recording radio programmes (continued) Set the time to start recording. Press TUNING +/– to set the hour, then press ENTER/NEXT. The minutes indication flashes. DISC Press TUNING +/– to set the minutes, then press ENTER/NEXT. The hour indication flashes again. Set the time to stop recording following the above procedure.
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Page 45: Additional Information Precautions
• When you move the system, take out any discs. If you have any questions or problems concerning your stereo system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. -
Page 46: Troubleshooting
First, check that the mains lead is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the mains lead even though you haven’t turned on the system... -
Page 47: Tape Deck
CD Player The CD tray does not rotate. •A CD is not placed properly. A CD will not play. •The CD is not lying flat in the disc tray. •The CD is dirty. •The CD is inserted label side down. •Moisture condensation has built up. -
Page 48: Specifications
2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) More than 90 dB More than 90 dB 4-track 2-channel stereo 60 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using a Sony TYPE I cassette 60 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB), using a Sony TYPE II cassette ±0.15% W. - Page 49 Approx. 355 425 mm (14 16 in) incl. projecting parts and controls Approx. 13.3 kg (29 lb 5 oz.) AM loop aerial (1) Remote RM-SE2AV (1) Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2) FM wire aerial (1) Speaker cords (5) Centre speaker feet (4)
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Page 50: Index
Index Adjusting the audio emphasis 33 the sound 31 the speaker volume 8 the volume 15, 17, 20 Aerials 5, 13 Audio emphasis 32, 33 Automatic Source Selection 15, 17, 20 Batteries 6 CD player 14, 22 CD Synchro Recording 16 Clock setting 9 Connecting. - Page 52 Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia...